Voice Therapy

Voice therapy is evidence-based treatment for voice disorders and vocal health challenges. Led by Sacha Allnatt (Te Whatu Ora clinician, 15+ years specialised experience), our approach combines hospital-grade expertise with gentle, patient-centred care for hoarseness, vocal fatigue, throat discomfort, and professional voice strain.

Research shows 40-60% of patients with vocal nodules avoid surgery through voice therapy alone. Treatment addresses both physical mechanics (breathing, resonance, laryngeal function) and behavioral patterns contributing to vocal problems, with proven improvements in voice quality and reduced vocal effort.

Our evidence-based techniques include resonant voice therapy, vocal function exercises, circumlaryngeal massage, and vocal hygiene education. Personalised to your condition, professional demands, and goals. Whether you're a teacher, performer, or experiencing unexplained hoarseness, voice therapy provides tools for lasting vocal improvement.

Professional voice users are at high risk, with teachers 2-3 times more likely to develop voice problems. If your work relies on your voice (teachers, call centre workers, performers, lawyers, fitness instructors, executives), voice therapy prevents vocal injury, reduces sick leave, and enhances performance.

Anyone experiencing voice changes benefits from therapy: persistent hoarseness lasting 2+ weeks, vocal fatigue, throat pain with speaking, frequent throat clearing, strained or effortful voice, loss of vocal range or volume. Voice therapy addresses both physical voice disorder and emotional impact, restoring vocal function, confidence, and quality of life.

Post-surgical voice rehabilitation is essential. Voice therapy before and after vocal surgery (nodules, polyps, cysts) significantly improves outcomes, ensures proper healing, and prevents recurrence. Our gentle, evidence-based approach supports complete vocal recovery.